Middle Sambo Reef
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This is the middle reef dive site that makes up the Sambo Reef area near Key West, Florida. These reefs lie in a marine reserve and are home to healthy coral and lots of fish.
You can see the typical Caribbean reef fish species here like damselfish, snapper, barracuda, butterflyfish, angelfish, and more!
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
17 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250
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Grouper/Basslets
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110
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Snapper
6 Sightings
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Moon Jellyfish
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 60
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Spiny Lobster
4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80
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Stingrays
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 85
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Surgeonfish
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 55
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Lobster
3 Sightings
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